Job Description:
Job Responsibilities
Government Affairs & State Liaisoning (Primary Responsibility)Develop and execute Mars Pet Nutrition's Telangana Government Affairs strategy aligned with business priorities.
Build and independently maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across Telangana Government departments relevant to manufacturing operations.
Represent Mars with local government bodies, regulatory agencies, district administration and industry associations.
Lead proactive advocacy that supports business continuity, ease of doing business and long term growth.
Identify policy, regulatory and political developments impacting the business and recommend mitigation strategies.
Partner with internal teams to resolve regulatory bottlenecks affecting the Hyderabad manufacturing site.
Represent Mars during meetings, consultations, inspections and stakeholder forums.
Serve as the Corporate Affairs partner for the Hyderabad manufacturing site.
Work closely with Plant Leadership, Supply, Engineering, Legal, Quality, Safety and Finance teams.
Support government visits, inspections, audits and regulatory engagements.
Work on-site from Hyderabad, partnering closely with both the Hyderabad manufacturing site and the Hyderabad office as required by business priorities, with regular presence at the manufacturing site.
Coordinate cross functional compliance requirements involving government authorities.
Support statutory licences, permits, approvals and regulatory documentation.
Track compliance obligations and coordinate timely execution across teams.
Support audit preparedness and regulatory inspections.
Develop and execute integrated internal and external communication strategies supporting business priorities.
Lead internal communications for the Hyderabad site and partner with the India Country Head and India Leadership Team on leadership communications.
Develop communication plans, messaging, speeches, presentations, FAQs and leadership content.
Plan and deliver associate engagement campaigns aligned with business priorities and purpose.
Lead planning and execution of town halls, associate forums, site events and employee engagement initiatives.
Manage internal communication tools and channels ensuring timely, consistent and engaging communication.
Work closely with People & Organization (HR) and other functions on change management, organisational announcements and engagement initiatives.
Support executive visibility, media engagement, reputation management and crisis communications.
Build trusted relationships with Telangana Government departments, local authorities, regulatory agencies, industry associations and community stakeholders.
Influence senior internal stakeholders including the India Country Head, India Leadership Team, Plant Leadership, Regional and Global Corporate Affairs teams.
Act as a trusted advisor on government, policy and reputation matters.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (required).
Postgraduate qualification in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication or related disciplines is preferred.
Knowledge / Experience
Minimum 8–10 years of Corporate Affairs experience.
Proven experience independently managing State Government relations, preferably in Telangana or another South Indian state.
Mandatory experience supporting a manufacturing plant, factory or industrial site.
Mandatory experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Policy or related functions with direct state government engagement.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, licences, approvals and manufacturing related governance.
Experience in internal and external corporate communications.
Excellent English communication skills.
Hindi preferred.
Ability to speak, read or understand Telugu is a significant advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Postgraduate qualification in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related discipline
- 8–10 years of Corporate Affairs experience
- Experience independently managing State Government relations, preferably in Telangana or another South Indian state
- Experience supporting a manufacturing plant, factory, or industrial site
- Experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Policy, or a related function with direct state government engagement
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, licenses, approvals, and manufacturing-related governance
- Experience in internal and external corporate communications
- Excellent English communication skills
- Hindi language skills
- Ability to speak, read, or understand Telugu
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
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